Product News: Electronic Components & Devices

Dual LED has reflowable surface mount design.

Press Release Summary:

June 25, 2009 -
Available in vertical and horizontal orientations, high temperature Elma dual light guides can go through vapor-phase and reflow solder ovens without being damaged. They withstand solder heat levels at 260Â°C for 40 sec, or 200Â°C for 180 sec. Thermoplastic material provides optimal lumination on radiating surface and high mechanical strength. Lightpipes are RoHS compliant, and can be inserted on all standard insertion machines.

Original Press Release

Elma Offers Dual LED with Reflow-able Surface Mount Design

Press release date: June 11, 2009

FREMONT, California, June 11, 2009 - Elma Electronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of rotary components and electronic packaging products, offers new high-temperatures light guides in dual LED format. The LEDs can go through vapor-phase and reflow solder ovens without being damaged.
The Elma dual light guides are designed for solder heat levels at 260°C for 40 seconds, or 200°C for 180 seconds. The high quality thermoplastic material and superior design provides optimal lumination on the radiating surface and high mechanical strength. The LEDs also insert well on all standard insertion machines.
The LEDs are available in vertical and horizontal orientations and also in a single LED format. Snap-on plastic housings are optional and a wide range of color options can be selected. The Elma lightpipes are RoHS compliant.
The lead-time is 2-4 weeks ARO.
For more information on Elma's LEDs, switches, knobs, and custom design services, please contact Mark Thorsell at 510-683-8428.
About Elma Electronic Elma Electronic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of enclosures, backplanes, cabinets, cases, and "ready-to-run" packaging for CPCI, Rugged COTS, VME/64x, VXI, PC and custom bus structures. Elma's component product line offers a wide selection of top quality switches knobs and LED arrays. The company has been a worldwide supplier of dependable, high performance products for over 35 years. Elma operates three facilities in the continental United States plus has locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Israel.
Elma Electronic Inc. is located at 44350 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 USA. Telephone (510) 656-3400 - Fax (510) 656-3783. www.elma.com
Company Contact: Justin Moll, Elma Electronic 510.656.3400 510.656.3783 fax e-mail: Justin.moll@elma.com